La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LXXX-713

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LXXX-713 - Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor (CCGC)

A. The ADRA shall recognize as a CCGC each candidate who:

1. possesses a valid and current credential as a Licensed, Certified, or Registered Addiction Counselor and/or Qualified Mental Health Professional;

2. is at least 21 years of age;

3. is a legal resident of the United States;

4. is not in violation of any ethical standards subscribed to by the ADRA and does not have any pending disciplinary actions;

5. is not a defendant in any pending felony criminal proceedings;

6. has not been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to, a felony;

7. the applicant shall provide the ADRA with a certified copy of his criminal history;

8. signs the ADRA form of professional and ethical accountability and responsibility;

9. provides evidence of having satisfied the following requirements:

a. has successfully completed a minimum of 60 clock hours of education approved by the ADRA specific to addiction, at least six of which must be in professional ethics;

b. a minimum of 30 clock hours of education approved by the ADRA specific to gambling addiction;

c. demonstrates professional competency in compulsive gambling counseling by passing a written examination prescribed by the ADRA;

10. provides three letters of recommendation;

11. the Scope of Practice for the CCGC shall be consistent with and shall not exceed the scope of practice allowed for the practice credential of the holder.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXXX-713

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office for Addictive Disorders, Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority, LR 31:652 (March 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3388.4.